We are YOUR organization and VALUE your opinion

Your AAIV membership includes representation to the AVMA Legislative Committee.  It is important that those of us in industry participate in this process as it directly impacts our areas of employment.  Please take a moment to review the following bills so that we can bring YOUR insight to the AVMA meeting.

Each Bill has a link provided so just click to get the details on the bill

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* 3. What position do you think the AAIV should recommend to the AVMA for Senate Bill 850, the Horse Transportation Safety Act which Prohibits a person from transporting a horse in interstate commerce in a motor vehicle (except a vehicle operated exclusively on rail or rails) containing two or more levels stacked on top of one another. Prescribes civil penalties for persons who knowingly violate such prohibition?
Link to details here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/850

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* 4. What position do you think the AAIV should recommend to the AVMA for US House/Senate Bill H.R. 746/S. 388: The Animal Welfare in Agricultural Research Endeavors Act (AWARE Act) which endeavors To amend the Animal Welfare Act to require humane treatment of animals by Federal Government facilities?
Link to details here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/388

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